U.K. Suffers Deadliest Day of Virus Amid `War Zone'

U.K. Suffers Deadliest Day of Virus Amid `War Zone'

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The UK has experienced a significant number of fatalities due to the pandemic, with over 92,000 deaths reported. Sir Patrick Vallance described UK hospital wards as resembling war zones, with data indicating that one in 36 people in the capital are infected. In response, the UK has expedited its vaccination program, with over 4.6 million people receiving their first dose. The government aims to vaccinate 15 million people by February 15th to ease lockdown measures. The strategy includes spacing out doses to maximize initial vaccinations, currently prioritizing those aged 70 or over.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What was the reported condition of UK hospital wards during the pandemic?

They were operating normally.

They resembled a war zone.

They were empty.

They were under control.

2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

How many people in the UK received their first vaccine dose by January 19th?

Over 2 million

Over 4.6 million

Over 3 million

Over 1 million

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the target number of people to receive their first vaccine dose by February 15th?

12 million

10 million

20 million

15 million

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why has the UK Government decided to space out the time between the first and second vaccine doses?

To follow international guidelines

To vaccinate more people quickly

To increase vaccine efficacy

To reduce costs

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is currently prioritized in the UK vaccination program?

People with underlying health conditions

Healthcare workers

People aged 70 or over

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